Barbara Ann Griffin
Barbara Ann Griffin, 42, of Crosby went to be with the Lord, Saturday,
January 5, 2002.
She was born August 22, 1959 in Monroe, La. to Jarrett Davis Sr. and
Earma Foy Daiz. Barbara was a self employed Hair Stylist. Barbara was a
natural born leader and a people person, if you asked her to do something
she was always ready and willing, she put her family and friends above
herself. Barbara enjoyed being a hair stylist, cooking and taking care
of her family.
Barbara is survived by loving husband of 24 years, Anthony Griffin,
Jr. of Crosby; three children, daughter, Tameka-Monya Myers of Crosby;
son, Anthony Griffin III of Crosby; daughter, Shaura Ann Griffin of Crosby;
brothers, Jarrett Davis, Jr. of Monroe; James Davis of Port Allen, La.;
Ralph Davis of Crosby; Jory Don Davis of Los Angeles, Calif.; Richard Davis
of Houston; sisters, Jernell Durio of Channelview; Deborah Barnes of Crosby;
Linda Scott of Winnsboro, La.; father, Jarrett Davis Sr. of Winnsboro;
mother, Earma Daiz of Winnsboro; many nieces, nephews, Godchildren, other
relatives and a host of friends.
Wake services will be from 5 - 9 p.m. today, January 11, 2002 at Sterling
White Chapel in Highlands.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 12, 2002 at Shiloh
Missionary Baptist Church in Crosby with Rev. Israel E. Homes officiating.
Burial will follow at White Cemetery in Highlands.
Arrangements are entrusted to Sterling White Chapel, 11011 Crosby-Lynchburg
Rd., Highlands, 281-426-3555. www.SterlingWhiteChapel.com

Florence S. Moore
Florence S. Moore, 93, passed away, Wednesday, January 9, 2002.
She was a resident of Baytown since 1960. She was a member of the Eva
Maude Garden Club, Baytown Historical Society and a member of St. John’s
Parish. She was a member of St. Joseph’s Alter Society.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Peter J. Moore and son-in-law,
Tom Harris.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Kay Moore
of Baytown; daughter, Sally Harris of Dublin, Ohio; grandchildren, Kristen
M. Moore of Baytown; Patrick Harris and Colleen Harris both of Dublin.
The family will receive friends from 6 - 8 p.m. today, January 11,
2002 at Earthman Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, January 12, 2002 at St.
John’s Catholic Church, 800 W. Baker Rd., with Rev. William Oliver officiating.
Interment will be at White Cemetery in Highlands.
For those desiring, memorials may be given to St. John’s Catholic Church,
800 W. Baker Rd., Baytown, TX 77521.
Arrangements are under the direction of Earthman Funeral Home, 3919
Garth Road, Baytown, 281-422-8181.

Charlie Bass, Sr.
Charlie Bass, Sr., 78, of Dayton, passed away, Monday, January 7, 2002
at the VA Hospital in Houston.
Charlie was born March 28, 1923 in Juliff, Texas. He lived in Barrett
Station for 44 years and 24 years in Dayton. He was a member of John G.
Jones Lodge and ACME Lodge of Liberty, Mt. Olive Baptist church of Dayton
and Pastor of Lake Pool Baptist Church in Sheperd. He worked at Exxon Refinery
and ROHM and HAAS. He was in the U.S. Navy, Steward 3rd class. He retired
from Harris County Precinct Two.
He is preceded in death by his step-father, Joseph Hardy, Sr. and son,
Michael Bass, and father, Johnny Bass.
Charlie is survived by his wife, Gladys Bass of Dayton; mother, Mrs.
Julia Hardy of Barrett Station; sons and daughters-in-law, Charlie Bass
(Darlene), Kirk Bass (Lenora). Karl Bass (Beverly), Allen Bass, Kevin Bass
(Patricia), daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia Tillotson (Charlie), Gloria
Brown, Linda Bass, Diana Alfred (Terry) Keri Joseph, Kathy Bass, brother,
Joseph Hardy, Jr., 27 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, four step-grandchildren,
a host of nieces, nephews and loving friends and relatives. Special thanks
to Veterans Hospital Third Floor Unit 3B.
Visitation will be from 3 - 7 p.m. with a wake from 7 - 9 p.m. today,
January 11, 2002 at Walker Funeral Home Chapel.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, January 12, 2002 at
Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, 12418 Crosby Lynchburg Road, Barrett
Station with Pastor Isreal Holmes and Rev. Leon Williams officiating.
Interment will be at Acie Cemetery, Dayton.
Pallbearers will be ACME Lodge #14 A.F. & A.M. of Liberty. Honorary
pallbearers will be Charlie Bass, Jr., Kirk Bass, Karl Bass, Kevin Bass,
Allen Bass, Charles Tillotson, Clarence Joseph, Jr., Terry Alfred, Joseph
Hardy, Jr. and Kenny Roberts.
Arrangements are under the direction of Walker Funeral Home, Crosby,
281-328-2801.

Paul Woodward Blake
Paul Woodward Blake, 76, passed away, Tuesday, January 8, 2002 at Triumph
Hospital in Channelview.
He was born on June 18, 1925 in Grimes Co., TX. He was of The Mormon
faith. He attended Iola Texas High School and Lon Morris and also, Sam
Houston State College. He was a loving husband for 54 years.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Grace and Vance
Blake and brother-in-law, Thomas Bayliss and wife, Esther.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Mary Elizabeth Bayliss Blake
of Houston; sister, Jane Zawacki and husband Johnie of Houston; sister-in-law,
Helen Bayliss Strack and husband Morris of Spring; sister-in-law, Pauline
Leavins and husband Ray of Arkansas and Georgia Russell of Oklahoma; niece,
Kimberly Strack of Spring; nephews, John Eric Strack of Colorado and John
Paul Zawacki and wife, Patricia of Pasadena; friend, Delia Lopez and husband
Guillermo of Houston, many nieces and nephews.
The family received friends from 6 - 8 p.m. Thursday, January 10, 2002
at Earthman Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today, January 11, 2002 at Earthman
Funeral Home, 3919 Garth Rd., with Rev. Jeff Powers officiating.
Interment will follow at Cedar Crest Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of Earthman Funeral Home, 3919
Garth Road, Baytown, 281-422-8181.

Ruby Jo Wakefield
Ruby Jo Wakefield, 71, of Baytown went to be with our Lord on Thursday,
January 10, 2002.
A resident of Baytown for 38 years she was born on May 26, 1930 in
Pelly, Texas. She was loved and cherished by all who knew her. An active
member of Cedar Bayou Baptist Church, she worked in the church nursery
for 11 years where she took loving care of all “her babies.”
Ruby was preceded in death by her parents, Naomi and Webster Ward,
her stepmother, Dorothy Ward and two grandchildren, Kathy Jo and Jessie
Wakefield.
She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Emmitt N. (Sarge) Wakefield,
sons, Emmitt W. Wakefield and his wife Margaret of Cherokee, N.C.; Jamie
and Karen Wakefield of Dayton; daughters, Edith Rochow and her husband
Michael of Yellville, Ark.; Naomi Wakefield and her life partner Joe Gonzales,
Debra Rice and her husband James and Wanda Strickland and her husband Billy
all of Baytown; step-brothers, Ron and Clancy Woliver, 14 grandchildren,
three great-grandchildren, numerous cousins, nieces and nephews and all
her many friends at Cedar Bayou Baptist Church.
As per her wishes, she will be cremated. There will be a special memorial
service held for her on Saturday, January 12, 2002 at 4 p.m. at Cedar Bayou
Baptist Church officiated by Brother Mark Broussard.
In lieu of flowers, she would ask that you would make a contribution
to Cedar Bayou Baptist Church.
Arrangements are under the direction of Navarre Funeral Home, 2444
Rollingbrook, Baytown, 281-422-8111.

Charles Robert Davidson
Charles Robert Davidson, 47, of Baytown, passed away Sunday, Jan. 13,
2002 in a Houston hospice center.
He was born Nov. 18, 1954 in San Antonio, Texas. He had lived in Baytown
since 1974, where he worked as a welder for Tanner Pipe Line. He was a
veteran of the U.S. Air Force and was a member of the Goose Creek Masonic
Lodge #1192.
He is survived by his parents, John and Edna Davidson; grandmother,
Goma Fowler; daughter Shannon Davidson of Baytown; brothers, Wayne Davidson
of Fort Worth, Texas and Jack Robertson of Laughlin, Nev.; and numerous
nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2002 in Navarre
Chapel with Father Dennis Darilek officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Hospice at the Texas Medical
Center, 1905 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77030.
Services are under the direction of Navarre Funeral Home.

Virgil Boyd
Virgil Boyd, 94, of Old River passed away Friday, Jan. 11, 2002 at
Baytown Nursing Home.
Mrs. Boyd was a long-time resident of Old River and was a member of
the Old River Assembly of God church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Boyd; son-in-law, Frank
Follis; and grandson, Gary Follis.
She is survived by daughter, Dovie Follis of Old River; grandson and
wife, Wayne and Jeannie Follis of Mont Belvieu; grand-daughter and husband,
Diana and Steve Honea of the Woodlands; and three
great-grandchildren, Jason Clanton of San Marcos, Amber Follis of San
Antonio and Courtney Webb of the Woodlands.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 13
at Earthman Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 14 at Earthman Funeral
Home, 3919 Garth Road in Baytown with Rev. Gene Summers, pastor of Old
River Assembly of God church officiating.
Internment will follow at Southpark Cemetery in Pearland, Texas.
Pallbearers will be Wayne Follis, Steve Honea, Ralph Mathews, Charles
Tillman, J.H. Kinney and Richard Jensen.
Honorary pallbearers will be James S. Dugat and Alfred Thibodaux.
Arrangements are under the direction of Earthman Funeral Home, 3919
Garth Road, Baytown, Texas.

Lillian I. Rowe
Lillian I. Rowe, 68, of Baytown, passed away Friday, Jan. 11, 2001
at a local health care center.
She was born in Houston on March 29, 1933 and had been a resident of
Baytown for 48 years. Affectionately known as the “Ding Dong Lady,” she
traveled Baytown for more than 20 years selling Avon products, a job she
dearly loved. If not on her Avon route, she was at home baking her famous
poppy seed cake to brighten someone’s day or cleaning and decorating her
home with her many Avon bottles, baubles and beads.
Her constant smile, positive attitude, her unselfishness and absolute
love for the Lord and her family and friends will always be cherished and
remembered.
She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Clifford Rowe Jr.; her
son, Keith Rowe; daughter, Vicki Rowe; grandchildren Lindsey, Lauren and
Christa Rowe; a sister, Juanita Stanley; a brother, Harry Ellis; and numerous
nieces and nephews.
Her family wishes to give special thanks to her care givers at St.
James House for the last seven years.
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Navarre Funeral Home. Funeral
Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Navarre Chapel, with the Rev. Roy Cloudt
officiating. Burial will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Teddy Ellis, Kent Ellis, Lynn Ellis and Keith Rowe.
Services are under the direction of Navarre Funeral Home.

William “Buddy” Dillard
William “Buddy” Dillard, 70, of Baytown, passed away Jan. 11, 2002
at a Houston hospital.
He was born March 3, 1931 in Pelly, Texas. He lived in the Baytown
area all of his life. He worked as a supervisor at Brown & Root for
27 years, where he was a very dedicated and loyal employee. He also served
in the U.S. Army.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife and one sister.
He is survived by his son, William A. Dillard of Baytown; daughter
and son-in-law, Martha and David Duval of Point Blank, Texas; five grandchildren,
seven great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation will be held 6-8 p.m. Monday and until 8 p.m. Tuesday at
Navarre Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2002 at
Navarre Chapel, with the Rev. Lonnie Carroll officiating.
Services are under the direction of Navarre Funeral Home.

Charles Robert Davidson
Charles Robert Davidson, 47, of Baytown, passed away, Sunday, January
13, 2002 at a Houston Hospice Center.
He was born November 18, 1954 in San Antonio. He was a welder for Tanner
Pipe Line. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a member of Goose
Creek Masonic Lodge #1192.
He is survived by his wife, Lawana Davidson of Baytown; parents, John
and Edna Davidson, grandmother, Goma Fowler, daughter, Shannon Davidson
of Baytown; brothers, Wayne Davidson of Ft. Worth; Jack Robertson of Laughlin,
Nev. and numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. today, January 15, 2001 at Navarre
Chapel with Father Dennis Darilek officiating.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to: Hospice at the Texas Medical
Center, 1905 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, TX 77030.
Arrangements are under the direction of Navarre Funeral Home, 2444
Rollingbrook, Baytown, 281-422-8111.

Alton Olive
Alton Olive, 86, of Anahuac, passed away, Monday, January 14, 2002
in an Anahuac hospital.
He was born January 21, 1915 in Taylor, TX. He retired from Exxon Chemical.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Edelle Olive.
He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, M.C. and Sue Olive of
Dayton; daughter and son-in-law, Beverly and R.J. McManus of Anahuac; brother,
L.G. Olive of Baytown; sister, Toby Carr of Baytown; special friend, Joyce
Mullins of Anahuac; grandchildren, Lisa Beattie, Janet Gallaway, Greg Olive,
John Eilers, Melissa Sumrall and seven great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 6 - 8 p.m. today, January 15, 2002 at Navarre
Funeral Home.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 16, 2002 at
Memory Gardens Cemetery with Rev. Larry Koslovsky officiating.
Arrangements are under the direction of Navarre Funeral Home, 2444
Rollingbrook, Baytown, 281-422-8111.

Lillian Kubin
Lillian Kubin, 83, of Crosby, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, January
13, 2002.
She was born December 5, 1918 in Sealy to John and Mary Lastovica.
Lillian was a homemaker, who enjoyed flower gardening, mowing her yard,
which she had done up until last week. She was well known for her cooking,
especially her kolaches and strudels. Lillian also sang with her husband
in the church choir and in their younger years they were requested to sing
many times in weddings. But most of all Lillian was a dedicated wife, mother
and grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with her family and was the
primary caregiver for the last four years of her husbands life.
Lillian is preceded in death by her loving husband of 54 years, Anthony
John Kubin, brother, Joe Lastovica and sister, Albina Hickl.
Lillian is survived by five sons, Richard Kubin and wife Cathy of Crosby;
Jerome Kubin and wife Barbara of San Antonio; Stanley Kubin and wife Anita
of Magnolia; Randy Kubin of Crosby; Mark Kubin and wife Gloria of Cabot,
Ark.; six daughters, Doris Cash and husband Joe of Point Blank; Bernice
Lucas and husband Richard of Highlands; Loretta Gant and husband Ed of
Houston; Patricia Pippin and husband Don of Lakewood, Colo.; Roberta Hively
and husband Royce of Highlands; Annette Blanscet and husband Kim of Crosby;
brother, Louis G. Lastovica and wife Tommie of Lumberton, sister-in-law,
Julia Machala of Kettle Falls, Wa.; 28 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren,
many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be from 5 - 9 p.m. today, January 15, 2002 at Sacred
Heart Catholic Church in Crosby with a Rosary at 7:30 p.m.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 16, 2002 at
Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Crosby with Father Terence Brinkman officiating.
Burial will follow at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Crosby.
Arrangements are under the direction of Sterling White Chapel, 11011
Crosby-Lynchburg Rd., Highlands, 281-426-3555. www.SterlingWhiteChapel.com

Lorraine Miller
Lorraine Miller, 93, passed away, Monday, January 14, 2002 at BayCoast
Medical Center.
She was born October 8, 1908 in Lindsay, Okla. She was a resident of
Baytown since 1955 when she moved from Marble Falls. She was a member of
P.T.A. and Eastern Stars and a member of St. Mark’s United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 75 years, John Brisco Miller
and daughter, Elizabeth Ann.
She is survived by son and daughter-in-law, John T. and Dee Miller
of Baytown; grandchildren, John Brisco Miller II of Austin; Joe Thomas
Miller of Pasadena; Dee Ann Kelley of Hallsville; great-grandchildren,
Johnny Kelley, Kyle Kelley, Carmen Miller and Maclin Miller.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, January 17, 2002
at the Premont Cemetery in Premont, Tx. with Rev. Meloney Welsh officiating.
For those desiring, memorials may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
Arrangements are under the direction of Earthman Funeral Home, 3919
Garth Road, Baytown, 281-422-8181.

Eleanor Newton
Eleanor Newton, 60, passed away, Sunday, January 13, 2002 peacefully
at her home surrounded by a family that loved her.
Born to Eleanor and Anthony McZeal in Lafayette, La. on August 8, 1941.
She leaves to cherish her memory a loving and devoted husband of 34
years, Weldon Newton, Sr., children, Weldon Newton, Jr. and wife Henisha,
Nicole Mathis and husband William, Kenneth Newton and wife Michelle, Shawn
Newton and fiancé Bobby Godfrey all of Baytown; brother, Anthony
McZeal, Jr. and wife Laura of Jennings, La.; sisters, Lizzie Terrell of
Liberty; Bertha Lockhart and Alfreda Baskin both of Baytown; Theresa Malone
of Channelview; Godchildren, Craig Terrell, Corey Henderson, Malcolm Malone,
Darrell LeBlanc and Columbus Wooley, best friends, Leona Eaglin, Carmen
Georges, Patricia Simpson and Shirley LeBlanc and a host of other relatives
and friends.
Visitation will be from 7 - 9 p.m. today, January 17, 2002 at Robey
Funeral Home in the Chapel.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, January 18, 2002 at Robey
Funeral Home, 403 W. Sterling Ave., Baytown with Dr. A.L. Cawthon officiating.
Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Barrett.
Arrangements entrusted to Robey Funeral Home, 403 W. Sterling, Baytown,
281-428-9911. “A Family of Helping Hands”

Gabriel G. Salinas, Jr.
Gabriel G. Salinas, Jr., 78, of Baytown, passed away, Tuesday, January
15, 2002 at a Baytown hospital.
He was born on October 10, 1923 in Tynan, Tx. He was a veteran of the
US Army and served in World War II. He was also a retiree of Laborers’
International Union of North America.
He is preceded in death by his son, Gabe Salinas, his sister, Elida
Romero and brother Alejandro Salinas.
He is survived by his 55 years Maria R. Salinas, sons and daughters-in-law,
Gene and Gloria Salinas of Humble; Fernie and Dorothy Salinas, Sonny and
Mona Salinas, daughters and sons-in-law, Helen S. and Marty Carpenter,
Josie Salinas and Jimmy Hollis and daughter, Linda Salinas all of Baytown;
grandchildren, Fernie, Jr. and Michelle Salinas, Chris, Jon, Brian, Sherie,
Garey, Gabe, Amy, Sonny, Jr., Robert, John and Cody Salinas, Cathy, John
and Danielle Capetillo, Kaitlynn and Carley Hollis, four great-grandchildren,
Shad-Austin Salinas, Gabriel Capetillo, Miranda Salinas and Kenady Irwin,
brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Lupe Salinas of Odem; sister, Virginia
Mendoza of Luling; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Tony and Mary Rodriguez,
brother-in-law, Bonifacio Romero of Odem, sister-in-law, Linda Rodriguez,
numerous nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Visitation will be from 6 - 8 p.m. today, January 17, 2002 at Navarre
Funeral Home with a rosary starting at 7 p.m.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, January 18, 2002 at Our
Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Father Luis Hernandez officiating.
Interment will follow at White Cemetery in Highlands.
Pallbearers will be Fernie, Jr., Brian, Chris, Jon, Garey, Gabe, Sonny,
Jr., Robert Salinas and John Capetillo.
Honorary pallbearers are, Cathy and Danielle Capetillo, Amy and Sherie
Salinas, Kaitlynn and Carly Hollis, John and Cody Salinas.
Arrangements are under the direction of Navarre Funeral Home, 2444
Rollingbrook, Baytown, 281-422-8111.

Buford Edwin “Ed” Creasy
Buford Edwin “Ed” Creasy, 80, of Baytown, passed away, Tuesday, January
15, 2002 at a Baytown hospital.
He was born April 6, 1921 in Kennard, Tx. He lived in Baytown since
1945. He was a rigger with Exxon. He served in the US Army and was a member
of Cedar Bayou Church of Christ.
He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Darwin Creasy.
He is survived by his wife of almost 60 years, Yvonne Creasy of Baytown;
sons and daughter-in-law, Allen P. Wallace of Porter; James E. and Lisa
Wallace of Channelview; Lee H. Wallace of Phoenix, Ariz.; daughters and
sons-in-law, Susan Jimenez of Baytown; Delia Shelton of Arlington; Mary
and Kenneth Lostake of Spring; Martha Creasy of Nacogdoches; Carolyn Hill
of Baytown; Carmen and Nelson Moore of Waco; brother Gerald Max Creasy
and his wife Jane of Conroe; 23 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren,
31 great-great-grandchildren and 47 total foster children over 38 years.
Visitation will be from 6 - 8 p.m. today, January 17, 2002 at Navarre
Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, January 18, 2002 at Navarre
Chapel with Monte Evans officiating.
Interment will be at 3:30 p.m. at Bennett Cemetery in Groveton.
Arrangements are under the direction of Navarre Funeral Home, 2444
Rollingbrook, Baytown, 281-422-8111.

Rev. Dr. Carlton Ford
Rev. Dr. Carlton Ford, 83, of Baytown, passed away, Tuesday, January
8, 2002 at a Baytown hospital.
He was born November 21, 1918 in LeBeau, La. He lived in Baytown for
21 years. He was Pastor of the Mt. Zion M.B.C, Mont Beliveu, former moderator
of the Christian Benevolent Association of Texas, President of The Black
Scholarship Fund, Old River. He was a minister and pastor. He served 4
years in the Navy.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, one sister,
one son and a daughter.
He is survived by his wife, Missionary Bessie Lee Ford of Baytown;
daughter-in-law, Ersula Lettrice of Houston; daughters and sons-in-law,
Pastors Marilyn and Will LaVergne of Houston; Trula and David Harvey of
Houston; Arleen Fuller of Miami, Fla.; sisters, Elizabeth Wilder of Houston;
Ethel Ford of Anahuac; 18 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, a host
of nieces, nephews, other relatives, church family and friends. All Ministers
are asked to wear black.
Visitation will be from 6 - 7 p.m. Friday, January 18, 2002 at Mt.
Zion M.B.C., Mont Belvieu, with a wake will be from 7:30 - 9 p.m.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 19, 2002 at Shioh
M.B.C., 12418 Crosby Lynchburg Rd., Barrett Station with Rev. Sherman Gray,
Jr. officiating.
Interment will be at Walter Brown Cemetery, Old River.
Pallbearers will be Deacon C. Hamilton, Deacon N. Thomas, Deacon W.
Palmer, Deacon A. Massengill, Deacon M. Lavan, Deacon M. Gray and Deacon
A. Marks.
Honorary pallbearers will be Rev. L. Williams, Rev. U. Williams, Rev.
A. Syres, Rev. C.R. Durst and Bro. Adrian Ford.
Arrangements are under the direction of Frazier Funeral Home, 7623
Harrison, Baytown, Rev. Melvin Alexander, Jr. F.D. 281-426-5579. “Serving
Every Family as Our Own” Since 1940.

Deborah Elaine Brewer
Deborah Elaine Brewer, 47, of Crosby, passed away Thursday, January
10, 2002 at her home following a courageous battle with cancer. She was
born September 23, 1954 in Baytown, and worked as a home health care professional.
She loved life and enjoyed fishing and spending time with her friends and
family.
Surviving family members include her husband, Jeffrey Brewer of Crosby;
son and daughter-in-law, Cody and Christina Grothe of Baytown; daughter,
Kandi Ann Hiser of Crosby; stepmother, Dorothy Roberts, brother, Clyde
Randall Aaron of Huffman; stepbrother, Leon Aaron of Pasadena; stepsisters,
Diane Vasquez of Houston, Mary Edna Zimmerman of Pennsylvania and Paula
Gene of LaPorte; and her beloved grandchildren, Nicholas, Makayala, Austin,
Michael and Destiny Ann.
A celebration of Deborah’s life will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, January
18, 2002 at L.A. Crespo Funeral Directors, 6123 Garth Road, Baytown. A
reception will be held at the funeral home immediately afterward. Friends
may bring food to the funeral home’s Community Kitchen on Friday morning
prior to the ceremony.
The family would like to express their deep appreciation to Bridgehaven
Hospice for their love and support during Deborah’s journey.
Arrangements are under the direction of L.A. Crespo Funeral Directors,
6123 Garth Road, Baytown, (281) 839-0700.

James P. Booth
James P. Booth, 85, of Temple, passed away, Monday, January 14, 2002
in a local Temple hospital.
Mr. Booth was born October 14, 1916 in Friendswood, to William Henry
and Claude Durant Booth, a pioneer family and one of the founding families
of Brazoria County. He served in the Navy in the Pacific during World War
II and then attended John Tarleton College and later The University of
Houston. He married Joyce Gary, February 15, 1947 in Alvin. He was employed
there with Phillips Petroleum. In 1963 he moved to Baytown where he worked
for Arco Petroleum. Mr. Booth was also an architect and a rancher. In 1981
Mr. Booth retired and moved to Temple. Mr. Booth was a member of the First
United Methodist Church and a member of The Friendship Sunday School Class.
He served the Methodist Church many years in numerous capacities and leadership
positions. Mr. Booth was also a 32nd. Degree Mason for 52 years and was
a member of the Belton Lodge and Scottish Rite. He was honored with the
Brandon/Carroll Society Award for many years of support to the Scottish
Rite Hospital.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Bill Booth.
Mr. Booth was a wonderful husband, father and a devoted grandfather
to his beloved grandson, Will. He always considered the needs and comforts
of his family above anything else, and stressed to always find something
good that you can do for someone. He always said “It is better to give
than receive.”
He is survived by his wife, Joyce Booth of Temple; son, Gary Booth
of Temple; daughter, Susan Booth Kuykendall and son-in-law, Karl Kuykendall
of Temple; grandson, William Booth of Temple and sister, Lulu B. Owen of
Temple.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. today, January 17, 2002 at The
First United Methodist Church, Temple with Rev. Connally Dugger and Rev.
Ernest Phifer officiating. Burial will be in Luling at Luling City Cemetery
at 3 p.m.
Memorials may be made to The First United Methodist Church, 102 N.
2nd Street, Temple, 76501 or The Scottish Rite Childrens Hospital, 2222
Welborn Street, Dallas, TX 75219.
Arrangements are under the direction of Scanio-Harper Funeral Home,
3110 Airport Road, Temple, 254-899-8888.

S.D. “Doug” Brooks
S.D. “Doug” Brooks, 84, passed away, Saturday, January 12, 2002 at
Bayside Community Hospital in Anahuac.
He was a resident of Anahuac since 1972. He worked for Humble Oil and
Refining for 25 years and retired in 1972. He was a veteran of W.W.II and
served in the Navy. He was a member of the Methodist Faith. He was a member
of Exxon Annuities, former member of Anahuac Lions Club.
He is survived by his wife of 10 years Barbara Brooks of Anahuac; daughter
and son-in-law, Linda and Allen Hightower of Silsbee; stepchildren, Maxine
Hill of Raywood; Karen Reavis of Liberty; John Watts, Jr. of Anahuac; Louis
Watts of Winnie; Jamie Jones of Eagle Lake; Judy Huebner of Dayton; Clarissa
Watts of Anahuac; Samantha Watts of Beaumont; Debra Hall of Sealy; grandchildren,
Gary Hightower of Nederland; Kristi Soileau of Kountze; 23 step-grandchildren
and two great-grandchildren.
For those desiring memorials may be made to The American Cancer Society.
The family will receive friends from 5-7p.m. today, January 17, 2002
at Earthman Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, January 18, 2002 at Earthman
Funeral Home, 3919 Garth Road, Baytown.
Interment will follow at Cedar Crest Cemetery, 3010 Ferry Rd., Baytown.
Pallbearers will be Allen Hightower, Gary Hightower, Michael Hall,
John Watts, Jr., Louis Watts, Willie Webber, Timothy Jones, Dale Reavis.
Honorary pallbearers will be Irvin Cox, Dave Wilcox, Carmen Stockwell,
Ross Watts, Larry Huebner, Sr., and Ronnie Hill.
Arrangements are under the direction of Earthman Funeral Home, 3919
Garth Road, Baytown, 281-422-8181.